FACTORY TOW HOOKS

[kfoz]

Just found a factory set of tow hooks for my '76.  Part# 328072

Seller described them as just bolt to frame,,  holes already there.  I sure can't find them.  My 76 is very original & untouched so, , , ,

Input anyone?

Thanks all!

[timthescarrd]

I know on the 80s ones they bolt to the same holes as the front bumper, you just use longer bolts.  I'm not familiar enough with the earlier bumpers to know the difference, but you might see if they line up with those holes

[Jason S]

There was this discussion, not too long ago, that may pertain: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=30104.0

Here are some photos of tow hooks on an '80 K-10 and where the bolt in:




Here are some '88-up style on my '74 K-10 (outer and inner view of driver side mounting):

[LTZ C20]

Hey Jason, since we are the subject, I have a set of those 88-up style hooks, did you use existing holes to mount them or drill holes?

[kfoz]

Oh heck,  my tow hooks are different from those and aren't threaded. Holes with nuts & washers. Very heavy duty.  Earlier ones I'm sure. I bought them on eBay.  Installing them on my '76 GMC.

[Jason S]

Hey Jason, since we are the subject, I have a set of those 88-up style hooks, did you use existing holes to mount them or drill holes?

There were existing holes in the frame.  If my memory is correct, they lined right up. 

Oh heck,  my tow hooks are different from those and aren't threaded. Holes with nuts & washers. Very heavy duty.  Earlier ones I'm sure. I bought them on eBay.  Installing them on my '76 GMC.

  If you can, would you post some photos of the set you purchased?

[LTZ C20]

Sweet, I'll look again at my frame, maybe I just missed them.

[kfoz]

They are just like a few sets on eBay for sale right now.  Very rounded on the hook part.  Not squared off on the sides like the ones pictured in beginning of this thread.

[enaberif]

There are two styles one for the 73-80 trucks and another for the 81-87 trucks.

81-87 will not fit properly on the 73-80 and vice versa.

The 81-87 are more "S" shape in form than the 73-80 which are more like the GMT400 style.

[kfoz]

Thought so!  Thanks!

I'd like to see 73-80 factory tows hooks installed ON 73-80s.

[enaberif]

73-80 tow hooks are unicorns and rarely are they ever seen.

[LTZ C20]

73-80 tow hooks are unicorns and rarely are they ever seen.

Lol

[kfoz]

LOL!  Funny,  there is at least 2 or 3 sets on eBay now.

[enaberif]

LOL!  Funny,  there is at least 2 or 3 sets on eBay now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-GM-Tow-Hooks-for-73-80-Chevy-GMC-trucks-GM-328072-K-10-K-20-C-10-K-15-/391344008290?hash=item5b1debac62:g:Xa4AAOSwJcZWceAY&vxp=mtr

$45 for the hooks
$31 for the shipping
Total of $80 for a set of tow hooks in US dollars
$110 CAD for me for a set

I could pick up a set of GMT400 tow hooks or buy an aftermarket set for cheaper. I mean if you are doing a resto project then the cost isn't much but $100 for a set of tow hooks? No thanks.

[LTZ C20]

If I wanted period correct 73-80 hooks, I don't have a problem paying 45 bucks + shipping for them.